Frontenac County Schools Museum

School Spotlight S.S. No.15 Loughborough- Maple Grove #schoolspotlight #fcsm #ygkmuseums #kingstonmuseums

Archival Excerpt In this Fall 1916 motion, the Kingston Teachers Institute votes against sending news from the home front to soldiers overseas. It is unknown why this decision was made, but it likely had to do with soldier morale. #archivalexcerpts #kingstonmuseums

Chalkboard Champions Robert Meek was the first Chairman of the unified Kingston Board of Education. Appointed to the role in January 1896, he was a well-respected member of the Board of Education. #chalkboardchampions #ygkmuseums #kingstonmuseums

Archival Excerpt In this excerpt from a Kingston Teachers’ Institute Minute Book, a motion is made to investigate false statements made about teachers. It is unknown which statements this motion refers too. #archivalexcerpts #ygkmuseusm #kingstonmuseums

Chalkboard Champions W.G. Kidd was a City of Kingston School Inspector from 1875-1909. Before, his role as an inspector, he principal at Johnson St. School and Wellington St. School. Kidd was the longest serving Inspector in Kingston or Frontenac County. #chalkboardchampions

School Spotlight S.S.S. No. 2 Howe Island - St. Joseph’s #schoolspotlight #fcsm #ygkmuseums #kingstonmuseums

In this letter from KCI Principal Ernest Sliter to Board of Education Secretary- Treasurer W.J.C. Allen, Sliter informs Allen of the suspension of a student for stealing a bicycle. In the early 1900s, police worked closely with schools when dealing with truant students.

Chalkboard Champions Rev. John Stuart established the Midland District Grammar School in 1792. This was the first grammar school in Upper Canada and would later become Kingston Collegiate & Vocational Institute. #chalkboardchampions #ygkmuseums #kingstonmuseums

The Museum will be closed today, Wednesday 24 September 2025, for school programming. We will reopen tomorrow at 10AM.

Charlotte Lovick taught in Kingston for many years. Her career in 1884 at Queen Street School. She later taught at Wellington Street, Victoria and Louise Schools. She ended her career at Louise School where she was one of Kingston's first female principals. #chalkboardchampions

S.S. No. 16 Kingston - Glenvale #kingstonmuseums #ygkmuseums #ontariomuseums #kingstonontario #visitkingston #exploreon #discoveron #oneroomschool #schoolspotlight

Beryl Curtis was a teacher within Frontenac County for parts of her decade long teaching career. In 1897 Beryl lost a significant part of her hearing due to scarlet fever. #kingstonmuseums #exploreon #chalkboardchampions

S.S. No. 6 Pittsburgh - Fingerboard #kingstonmuseums #ygkmuseums #ontariomuseums #kingstonontario #visitkingston #exploreon #discoveron #oneroomschool #schoolspotlight

This copy of Mickey and Chum is from 1945. While this is not the only copy of the book held in the Museum’s collection, it stands out from the others. The text for the story appears, but there are no images! #kingstonmuseums #archives

Robert Meek was the first Chairman of the unified Kingston Board of Education. He served his term for two years from 1896-1898. #ontariomuseums #kingstonontario #visitkingston #exploreon #discoveron #oneroomschool #chalkboardchampions

S.S. No. 5 Palmerston, North & South Canonto - Donaldson #kingstonmuseums #ygkmuseums #ontariomuseums #kingstonontario #visitkingston #exploreon #discoveron #oneroomschool #schoolspotlight

Manitoba and The Great North West is a book written by John Macoun, published in 1882. The book discusses the sheer amount of opportunities that are available for business and growth in Manitoba and the North West. #kingstonmuseums #archives #manitoba

Dr. William Spankie was a school inspector, doctor, Reeve, and Member of Parliament, born 17 October 1859. Dr. Spankie was the first person to own a motor vehicle on Wolfe Island - talk about success! #kingstonmuseums #ygkmuseums #ontariomuseums #chalkboardchampions

S.S. No. 12 Storrington - Ida Hill #kingstonmuseums #ygkmuseums #ontariomuseums #kingstonontario #visitkingston #exploreon #discoveron #oneroomschool #schoolspotlight

S.S. No. 1 Kingston - Portsmouth Attendance Register 1878-1880 Attendance ledgers were kept so that teachers could not only keep track of attendance but also tardiness, idleness, and bad conduct. #kingstonmuseums #ygkmuseums #ontariomuseums #oneroomschool #archives #dontbelate